=====================  Product Identification  =====================

MSDS NAME:HELIUM
NIIN:00-660-0027
MSDS Number: BFKDM
=== Responsible Party ===
Company:AIR PRODUCTS & CHEMICALS,INC
Address:7201 HAMILTON BLVD
City:ALLENTOWN
State:PA
ZIP:18195-1501
Country:US
CAGE:00742
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company:AIR PRODUCTS AND CHEMICALS INC
Address:7201 HAMILTON BLVD
Box:City:ALLENTOWN
State:PA
ZIP:18195-1501
Country:US
Phone:800-345-3148/ 800-752-1597
CAGE:00742

=============  Composition/Information on Ingredients  =============

Name:HELIUM
CAS:7440-59-7
RTECS #:MH6520000
Fraction by Wt: 99.9%
ACGIH TLV:ASPHYXIANT

=====================  Hazards Identification  =====================

Effects of Overexposure:EYE/SKIN:DAMAGE OR BURN FROM LIQUID CONTACT.
    VAPORS:DIZZY, NAUSEA,LOSS OF CONSCIOUSNESS OR DEATH.

=======================  First Aid Measures  =======================

First Aid:EYE/SKIN:FLOOD FROZEN TISSUE WITH TEPID
    WATER(105-115F/41-46C),CONSULT PHYSICIAN. INHALATION:REMOVE FROM
    AREA,GIVE ARTIF RESP IF NEEDED,CALL PHYSICIAN.

=====================  Fire Fighting Measures  =====================

Flash Point:NONE

==================  Accidental Release Measures  ==================

Spill Release Procedures:AVOID SKIN CONTACT WITH LIQUID OR COLD
    BOIL-OFF GAS. FLUSH LIQUID SPILL WITH WATER TO DISPERSE. VENTILATE
    AREA. PROVIDE WORKS WITH SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS.

======================	Handling and Storage  ======================

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE LIQUID CONT & CYLINDERS IN WELL
    VENTED AREA. KEEP AWAY FROM HEAT AND COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS. KEE
    PAWAY FROM SALT OR CORROSIVE CHEMICALS.
Other Precautions:HANDLE COMPRESSED GAS CYLINDERS WITH CARE. VALVE CAPS
    SHOULD REMAIN ON CYLINDERS NOT IN USE. SEGREGATE FULL AND EMPTY
    CYLINDERS.

=============  Exposure Controls/Personal Protection  =============

Respiratory Protection:SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS
Ventilation:MECHANICAL
Protective Gloves:LEATHER
Eye Protection:CHEM GOGGLES
Supplemental Safety and Health

==================  Physical/Chemical Properties  ==================

HCC:G2
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:-452F/-268C
Vapor Density:0.01
Spec Gravity:0.125
Solubility in Water:NEGLIGIBLE
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS & ODORLESS IN BOTH LIQUID & GAS STATE

=================  Stability and Reactivity Data  =================

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES

====================  Disposal Considerations  ====================

Waste Disposal Methods:COMPLY WITH LOCAL STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

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